Kids Helping Kids

Tools for School is a remarkable teen-led initiative that aims to empower students in need by equipping them with the essential tools required for their educational success.

Our dedicated team of passionate teenagers collaborates throughout the year, striving to make a significant impact in the lives of those we serve.

The challenges faced by these families with school-age children are unimaginable. The average school supply spending per household, per year, is $661, thereby forcing lower income families to choose between paying rent for a month or buying school supplies for the year.

By joining forces with Tools for School, we can create a brighter future for these students, empowering them with the resources they need to excel in their education.

Our Mission

At Tools for School, our mission is to equip underprivileged students with essential educational tools. Our process starts with a dedicated Teen Board, who raise funds via donations, sponsorships, and events throughout the year. We partner with a wholesale company to maximize the value of each dollar raised, allowing us to order backpacks and a plethora of vital school supplies. Every August, we host a backpack-packing event, culminating in the distribution of these resources to students in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area. Each backpack is not just supplies—it's a symbol of hope, support, and the belief in quality education for all.

Who We Help

  • Jewish Family & Children's Service

  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Atlantic City and Camden

  • Acenda

  • Cherry Hill Food Pantry

  • Philadelphia police

  • Borough of Lindenwold

  • Big Picture Learning

  • Nemours Pediatrics at Jefferson University Hospital

  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton

  • Police Athletic League Philadelphia, PA

  • Lindenwold Elementary

  • Spring garden School

  • Camden school district